Denise Alexander Paratto, Homer City, PA, born on September 27, 1963, Saitama Ken, Japan, entered the loving arms of her heavenly Father on April 21, 2026, after a courageous and faith filled battle with Leiomyosarcoma.
She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, nurse and friend. She faced her illness with extraordinary strength and grace, never complaining and trusting in the Lord deeply.
Through her journey she still cared for others with a generous heart despite her own health challenges. Denise loved life fully, traveling with her husband, Al, and dear friends, weaving baskets for 32 years and sharing dinners with the ones she loved. Her quick wit and beautiful smile warmed the hearts of children, playing with them and swimming in her pool.
Her life was a testament to faith and compassion, having worked as a Registered Nurse at IRMC for 34 years, she touched countless lives. She was her mother’s best friend. To Al and her family, she was a source of love beyond measure.
Denise graduated in 1981 from Homer Center High School and ICTC as an LPN in1983. She went on to become a Registered Nurse attending Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Alan Paratto; her mother, Elizabeth Annette Alexander; her son, Brandon; her stepchildren, Anthony and Angela; and her three grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Roseanna Shipley (Jack), Mary Fulmer (Jerry), Connie Chimino (Mark), Robert W. Alexander Jr, Diann Overman (Jerry) and Stephen Alexander (Lisa). She adored and loved her numerous nieces and nephews.
She has joined her beloved father, Robert W. Alexander Sr. and mother-in-law, Helen Paratto, whom she both loved dearly, in heaven.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on April 29th, from 2-8 PM at Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Homer City. At 1:30 PM, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree will lead the rosary, and at 6:00 PM, Indiana County Nurse Honor Guard will recognize Denise for her contribution to the nursing profession.
A Blessing Service will be held on Thursday, April 30th at 9:30 AM at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption parish, Coral site. Interment in church cemetery will follow.
At Denise’s request, in lieu of flowers and in her memory, donations can be made to www.pittsburghcuresarcoma.org.
